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In March, we wrote about how Bing is now able to show product results based on a particular price query. While the thrifty shopper in me rejoiced at this development, little did I know that their Shopping feature would get a facelift more than a month later…

Creating a Buzz with Bing Business Portal

Like any good entrepreneur, you are most likely concerned about how to make your wares or services more appealing to the masses. In this age of the Internet, this is no longer an expensive endeavour. This is because marketing on the Web has becoming exceedingly quick and convenient. However, with options ranging from search engine optimisation to pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, choosing the right one can be quite overwhelming. Fortunately, an innovative search engine is saving business owners the additional hassle…

Indeed fine tuning algorithms are definitely in fashion. We are not even halfway through the year and yet we are already seeing search engines and social networking sites rife with new developments. February saw Google unveiling its Panda Update.

New Malls Added to Bing Maps US

A lot of people consider retail therapy as a perfect balm for a stress-filled day or a hectic workweek. Indeed, there is something about buying that coveted leather watch or designer handbag that soothes the battered, materialistic soul. Still, the mood to spend can so easily be overshadowed by the frustration of not finding the store you want quickly. It is for this very reason that Bing has introduced mall directory maps late last year in the United States. In a nutshell, it contains a detailed grid showing the locations of shops within a shopping centre. Aside from this, it also shows places within this type of establishment that are considered vital to mall goers. Do ATM machines or the nearest parking lot ring any bells?

Google Presents Latest Pairing: Instant for Places View

These days, convenience seems to be a major persuasion in a variety of fields. Whether it is the latest gadget or a neighbourhood laundry shop, it is a highly effective factor for getting that potential customer to hand over that credit card or drop off that first batch of dirty clothing…

How To Submit a Site to Bing News

Nowadays, there are numerous ways to gain prominence on the Internet. Enterprising individuals seek to expand their market reach by launching e-shops. Meanwhile, the opinionated few get their sentiments “heard” using a blog. These may be the more common techniques, but did you know that feeding information to the masses can be a key to Web stardom too…

Is There a Future in Keyword Rich Domains?

Now that certainly is an interesting question; especially if you are contemplating on what domain name to use for your new website. I recently watched a Google posted video on YOUTUBE that sheds some light on the topic. According to software engineer Matt Cutts, domain naming can be approached in two ways – incorporating keywords or avoiding them altogether. Whilst the former is easy enough to understand, the second option specifically refers to the marketing strategy of branding…

Enhancing Google Product Search: New Requirements for Online Merchants

For all its praiseworthy attributes, the one which I believe allows the Internet to shine best is its ability to be dynamic. Every minute, proponents of this information and communication medium add something new to the existing storehouse of knowledge. Meanwhile, the methods employed for certain activities such as social networking and research are continually being refined. Each development makes the user experience a more convenient and productive one…

The Blekko Effect on Low Quality Content

In the beginning of 2011, we wrote that Google has been taking a more in-depth look at solving the problem regarding content farms. With shallow content populating search engine page results (SERPS), the Internet search giant elected to take proactive measures that would weed out superficial websites. About two months later, we reported on the Google’s algorithm ranking change that was aimed at filtering out spam. Inspired by the Chrome browser extension project, the tweak was targeted at giving users ready access to information that is truly worthwhile…

Make Travelling a Breeze with Google Maps Navigation (Beta)

Making that wrong turn on the way to work usually happens more often than we like. Fortunately, a convenient solution is now accessible with a touch of a finger. With Google Maps Navigation, you can now find ways to save you time and enjoy a faster trip. Launched recently in beta format, Google defines this new innovation as capable of having “turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance available through Google Maps…